Rayne Gardeners

Rayne Gardeners was founded in January 2009 for discussion and talks on gardening matters. Anybody with an interest in gardening matters, in or around Rayne are welcome to attend even if you don't have a garden !

Our regular bi-monthly meetings are at the Old School Room at 8pm on the fourth Monday of each 'odd' month.

If you have an interest in gardening and the preservation of our native wildlife please feel free to come along, new members are always welcome.

Container Garden Competition.

Rayne Gardeners invite you to take part in our competition this year which will be for a 'Garden in a Container'. The size and nature of the container and style of garden is open to your imagination. The competition is open to all Rayne residents and prizes will be offered to the best entry in both Adult and Children's categories. Judging will take place at the end of July and the winners announced in Rayne in Focus and on the Village website.

Entry forms can be obtained from Pat/Dave Hart, 22 Capel Road. Tel:- 321487 or email:- patdavehart@tiscali.co.uk

2010 Programme

January 25th

Monday:- AGM followed by 'Gardening for Bumblebees'.
Speaker - J. Taylor

March 22nd

Monday:- EGM followed by a talk on 'What's in a name'.
Speaker - John Walker.
An insight into plant names.

May 24th

Monday:- Garden Visit.
Snares Hill Cottage garden, Duck End, Stebbing
leaving from the Swan at 6.30pm for those who may require a lift.

July 26th

Monday:- Visit Kings Seeds, Kelvedon.
A behind the scenes look at the growing, sorting, packaging and general production of seeds at a major seed producer.

September

Date TBA:- Social
venue TBA.

November 29th

Monday:- Subject ' Propagation'.
Speaker - Phil Seymour.
Phil is an ex manager at Langthorns Plantery.

Venue:- Old Schoolroom.

Time:- 8.pm (Visits will be subject to alternative times).